Trade Secret Contract Template for Germany

1. Non-Competition: Restrictions on competitive activities, used when parties are or may become competitors

2. Employee Obligations: Specific provisions for employee handling of trade secrets, used when agreement covers employee access

3. Third Party Disclosure: Procedures for sharing with third parties like contractors or advisors, used when third party access is anticipated

4. International Transfer: Provisions for cross-border transfer of trade secrets, used for international relationships

5. Development Rights: Provisions regarding improvements or developments based on trade secrets, used for R&D relationships

6. Audit Rights: Rights to audit compliance with security measures, used for high-risk or highly sensitive information

7. Insurance: Requirements for insurance coverage, used for high-value trade secrets

8. Data Protection: GDPR compliance provisions, used when trade secrets include personal data

1. Schedule 1 - Protected Information: Detailed list and description of specific trade secrets and confidential information

2. Schedule 2 - Security Protocols: Detailed technical and organizational security measures required

3. Schedule 3 - Authorized Personnel: List of persons authorized to access trade secrets and their access levels

4. Schedule 4 - Handling Procedures: Specific procedures for handling, storing, and transmitting trade secrets

5. Schedule 5 - Incident Response Plan: Procedures for responding to potential or actual breaches

6. Appendix A - Acknowledgment Form: Form for authorized persons to acknowledge confidentiality obligations

7. Appendix B - Exit Procedures: Procedures for termination of access to trade secrets